Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR INTRODUCTION
TO VISUAL ARTS
Term: Summer 2002 (May 6 – July 29)
Course Number: MFA 270k
Instructor: Mr. Martin Martinez
Office
Phone: 219-473-4384
E-mail: mmartinez@ccsj.edu
Office
Hours: Monday 4:00-6:00, Thursday 4:00-6:00
Instructor
Background: Communication Arts/Photography and Art History
Room:
268
Course
Description: This course addresses the question of what art is
through discussion in the psychology of pictorial representation. It examines cultural issues as they affect
creation and perception of images presented as works of art. Topics include style, original and
reproduction, naked and the nude. As
the course provides a greater understanding of the languages of art and
criteria for evaluation, it enables a fuller experience in interacting with
various art forms.
May
6 Introduction
May
13 Workshop
June
3 Review for the Midterm
June
10 Midterm
June
24 Slide Quiz
July 1
Research Paper Due
July
15 Review for the Final Exam
July 29
Final Exam
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
·
Gain
a better understanding of art and criteria for evaluation
·
Analyze
and identify art throughout the
different periods
·
Research a topic in art
·
Access
the role of art in society
·
Gain
experience in interacting with
various art forms
Textbooks: Marilyn Stokstad Art: A Brief History
Art of the Western World
Study Guide
Assessment:
Exams
(Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 235
POINTS
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 165 POINTS
Examinations:
Midterm Exam
100 points
Slide
Identification Exam 35 points
Research
Paper 65 points
Class
Policy for Assignments: Assignments must be turned in on time, assignments that are late will
receive a lower grade.
Grading
Scale:
A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-:
80-81 C+: 78-79
C: 72-77
C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69
D: 62-67 D-:
60-61 F: 59 & below
Class
Policy on Attendance: Student missing three or more classes are
subject to a failing grade.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices
(Cell phones, beepers, pagers ..etc.) are to be turned off during class.
Midterm: Unit 1 The Classical
World: Greece and Rome
Unit 2 A White Garment of Churches: Romanesque and
Gothic
Unit 3 The Early Renaissance: Florence and the
North
Unit 4 The High Renaissance
Final: Unit
5 Realms of Light: The Baroque
Unit 6 An Age of Reason, An Age of Passion
Unit 7 Realism, Impressionism, and
Post-Impressionism
Unit 8 Into the Twentieth Century
Unit 9 World War 2 and Beyond
Midterm
Chapter 5 The Spread of
Greek Art and Culture
Chapter 6 Art of the Roman Republic and Empire
Chapter 7 Jewish, Early
Christian and Byzantine Art
Chapter 10 Romanesque and
Gothic Art
Chapter 11 Early
Renaissance Art
Chapter 12 Art of the High
Renaissance
Final Chapter 13
Baroque and Rococo Art
Chapter 16 Neoclassicism
and Romanticism
Chapter 17
Realism to Impressionism
Chapter 18 Post-Impressionism Through Early Modern
Art
Chapter 19 Modern Art
1.)
Midterm
Examination will consist of material covered over the first half of the course.
2.)
Slide
Identification Quiz will consist of twenty-slide identification and two essays.
3.)
Final
Examination will consist of material covered over the second half of the
course.
4.)
Research
Paper: 6-8 pages. The instructor must approve subject.
Research Paper
Students
will be required to submit an 6-8 page research paper examining a topic that is
approved by the instructor. Research papers must be typed (double – spaced).
Bibliography and images supporting your research does not count as your page
count. Research material must be from several sources. Paper is due on the last
meeting date. Late assignments will result in a failing grade. Highest possible
grade for makeup examination is the grade of “B”.
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).